Medical Assistant I

UCHealth • Cheyenne, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider in a primary care setting. Direct care includes gathering vital signs, collecting specimens, communicating changes in patient condition, and providing general patient care. The role helps keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly and maintains equipment and medical supplies. Administrative or clerical duties may include filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. The position is onsite in Cheyenne and is scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period, with various day shifts available. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees may grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay as they gain experience and expertise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CMA/RMA certification or registration as required for Medical Assistant I.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; a card must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire.
• All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• The general Medical Assistant posting lists three years of Medical Assistant experience or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program; this is not separately specified as a Medical Assistant I requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Gather vital signs and collect specimens.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and provide general patient care.
• Help keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Prioritize wellness and patient perspectives.
• Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth.
• Partner effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Contribute to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

• Performance bonus through a three-year incentive bonus program.
• Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
• Annual market reviews of base pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
• Other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED